Removal; Installation; Hose Clamps; Description - Hose Clamps - Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual

7a - 28 ENGINE
RADIATOR FAN (Continued)

REMOVAL

There are no repairs to be made to the fan or
shroud assembly. If the fan is warped, cracked, or
otherwise damaged, it must be replaced as an assem-
bly (Fig. 22).
(1) Remove the radiator upper crossmember. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPENING REIN-
FORCEMENT - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connectors.
(3) Remove radiator fan(s) retaining screw (Fig.
22).
(4) Remove the radiator fan(s) by lifting upward to
release from mounts.
Fig. 22 Radiator Fans
1 - SCREWS - RADIATOR FAN ATTACHING
2 - RADIATOR FAN - RIGHT
3 - MOUNT - RIGHT RADIATOR FAN
4 - CLIPS - RADIATOR FAN LOWER
5 - MOUNT - LEFT RADIATOR FAN
6 - RADIATOR FAN - LEFT

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the radiator fan(s) into mounts and
attaching clips on the radiator.
(2) Install radiator fan(s) attaching screws (Fig.
22). Tighten to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect the radiator fan(s) electrical connec-
tors.
(4) Install the radiator upper support crossmem-
ber. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPEN-
ING REINFORCEMENT - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the upper radiator mounts to the cross-
member bolts, if removed. Tighten to 8 N·m (70 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install the radiator upper hose to the support
clip (2.4L engine).

HOSE CLAMPS

DESCRIPTION - HOSE CLAMPS

The cooling system uses spring type hose clamps.
If a spring type clamp replacement is necessary,
replace with the original Mopar
type clamp.
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement
is necessary, use only a original equipment clamp
with matching number or letter (Fig. 23).
Fig. 23 Spring Clamp Size Location
1 - SPRING CLAMP SIZE LOCATION

OPERATION - HOSE CLAMPS

The spring type hose clamp applies constant ten-
sion on a hose connection. To remove a spring type
hose clamp, use Special Tool 6094 or equivalent, con-
stant tension clamp pliers (Fig. 24) to compress the
hose clamp.
Fig. 24 Hose Clamp Tool
1 - HOSE CLAMP TOOL 6094
2 - HOSE CLAMP
RG
equipment spring